Two small fires prompt burn warning

One escaped controlled burn and a burning car that spread to the brush reminds area firefighters the vegetation is extremely dry for April.

A burning brush pile off Sherwood Road jumped the cleared area the property owner had prepared around the burn site on Monday just before noon, according to a Little Lake Fire Department spokesman.

The fire, aided by drier-than-normal conditions and a slight breeze, expanded to an area about 125 feet by 50 feet before it was extinguished. Firefighters also provided structure protection for a nearby building.

One chief's vehicle and a wild fire engine responded with seven firefighters.

Saturday evening a vehicle fire on Bertha Keys Way spread to nearby brush. While only a 30-foot by 50-foot spot of vegetation burned, the vehicle was a complete loss.

Brooktrails Fire Department responded with four firefighters. Laytonville Fire Department was dispatched to assist, but the engine was cancelled en route.